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A Thanksgiving Poll–What does ‘Turkey’ mean?

Ask a Tech Teacher

A few years ago, I did a poll on the meaning of the word ‘turkey’ This was to demonstrate how powerful symbols are to your students and do so with an authentic use of technology to support discussion on math, language standards, and the holidays. As a summation to your discussion with students on symbols, idiomatic expressions, geography, farms, or another topic, post this on your class screen.

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How Mentorship Has Kept Me in the Classroom

ED Surge

I began my teaching career as a Teach For America (TFA) Corps member in Jacksonville, Florida. I was part of a cohort of about 100 first-year educators, all united by a common mission: to serve under-resourced and underserved schools. Entering the classroom for the first time, I was filled with hope and passion, believing I could make a positive difference.

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Educate Awards: Evelyn Community Primary School Wins Outstanding Commitment to STEM Award

All About STEM

An unforgettable night at the Educate Awards! For the tenth year, we were proud to sponsor The Outstanding Commitment to STEM Award and overjoyed to announce our phenomenal winner – Evelyn Community Primary School! “Evelyn’s exceptional entry showcased a profound commitment to embedding STEM throughout its curriculum.

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How Gratitude Boosts Your Health (And Your Kids’ Too!)

Cool Cat Teacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Did you know that being grateful has significant health benefits? In this inspiring one-hour show, discover how gratitude can transform your health and happiness! From unlocking the health benefits of thankfulness to mastering simple gratitude exercises, we’ll explore practical ways to incorporate thankfulness into your daily life.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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A Decade of Educate Awards: Celebrating STEMsational Schools!

All About STEM

It was an emotional night at this year’s Educate Awards. It’s a night we look forward to every year as schools, colleges, sponsors and supporters come together to celebrate amazing students and staff from across the region. But Educate 2024 was extra special for us. It was our tenth year as a sponsor!

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Connect with Boxlight at the NYSCATE 2024

Box Light

Get ready! Connect with Boxlight at the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE) - Booth 705 November 24-26th, 2024 , at the Turning Stone Resort and Conference Center (Verona , NY ). Explore our innovative solutions in action and see how we’re enhancing c ampus and classroom communication.

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Fingerprint Fuming on a Budget: A Hands-On Lab for Forensic Science Classrooms

The Trendy Science Teacher

Forensics is an exciting course, but teaching it on a budget can be challenging. One fool-proof way to engage students while sticking to your budget is with a simple latent fingerprint glue-fuming lab. This activity showcases the science behind making fingerprints visible using cyanoacrylate (super glue). The process is safe, fun, and cost-effective, requiring no fancy equipment or chemicals.

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Nov 20, Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 74)

Online Math for All

Digital SAT Math Problems and Solutions (Part - 74)

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Nov 20, Decimal Place Value

Basic-Mathematics

To identify and get an understanding of decimal place value with an interactive lesson and quiz

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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Nov 20, Terminating Decimals to Fractions

Basic-Mathematics

Learn how to convert terminating decimals to fractions with an interactive and animated lesson